A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations / Consisting of Choice Passages from the Sacred Poetry of All Ages and Countries, Classified and Arranged, for Facility of Reference, Under Subject Headings; Illustrated by Striking Passages from Scripture, and Forming Altogether a Complete Book of Devotional Poetry.

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There is a peace that dwells within the breast,

When all without is stormy and distrest;

There is a light that gilds the darkest hour,

When dangers thicken, and when tempests lower;

That calm is faith, and hope and love is given;

That peace remains when all beside is riven,

That light shines down to man direct from heaven.

James Edmeston.

The roaring tumult of the billowed sea

Awakes him not: high on the crested surge,